Posts Tagged ‘Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner’
Doctors Medical Center propped up by state funds, long-term still in doubt
A senate bill allocating $3 million to Doctor’s Medical Center in San Pablo is intended to keep the hospital in operation but will likely not last beyond March, 2015. Uninsured and low-income patients may be forced elsewhere while officials struggle to find solutions to keep the DMC’s life support running.
Read MoreBill would allow restrictions on gun owners at risk for violent behavior
A bill to stem gun violence co-authored by California Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner is now awaiting action by Governor Jerry Brown.
Read MoreNew bills take aim at Chevron
Two bills introduced in the State Legislature Friday take aim at Chevron in direct response to the August refinery fire. Berkeley Democrats State Senator Loni Hancock and Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner co-announced legislation Monday that would impose higher fines against air quality polluters and ensure more timely corrections to unsafe workplace conditions. Hancock authored a bill…
Read MoreCity Council Election 2012: Jael P. Myrick
There wasn’t anything unusual or exciting about the white shirt, gray slacks, black shoes or the red, diamond patterned tie that Jael P. Myrick wore. Even the way he blended in with people didn’t make him seem out of the ordinary. Myrick is to all appearances a regular guy. But in a field of City…
Read MoreState approves another $4 million for Marina Bay underpass
The California Transportation Commission approved more than $4 million in funding Thursday for an underpass on Marina Bay Parkway. The allocation was the second major decision this month in favor of the project.
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